Trump Signs Executive Actions Related to Cryptocurrency, AI (23.01.2025)
President Donald Trump signed executive actions related to cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, moves that could bolster two nascent industries.
Stocks Rise as Trump’s Remarks Spur Slide in Oil: Markets Wrap (22.01.2025)
A late-day rebound in technology companies helped drive stocks to all-time highs, extending an advance fueled by President Donald Trump’s call for lower oil prices and interest rates.
Trump to Push Hard on ASML Export Controls, Dutch Premier Says (22.01.2025)
The Netherlands expects President Donald Trump to keep pressing to restrict ASML Holding NV’s exports of chip-making machines to China, according to Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.
Trump Tells Putin to ‘Make a Deal’ on Ukraine or Face New Costs (22.01.2025)
President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Russia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, and threatened financial penalties on the country if it refuses to conclude fighting swiftly.
ECB Rate-Cutting Plans Survive First Contact With Trump’s Return (22.01.2025)
Plans by the European Central Bank to push ahead with interest-rate cuts are withstanding the early jolts in US economic policy driven by Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on China, Cites Trade Deficit With EU (22.01.2025)
President Donald Trump widened his tariff threats to include China and the European Union on his second day back in office after day one saw Canada and Mexico in his sights.
SoftBank Joins OpenAI and Oracle in AI Pact Unveiled by Trump (21.01.2025)
SoftBank Group Corp., OpenAI, and Oracle Corp. are forming a $100 billion joint venture to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, an effort unveiled with President Donald Trump aimed at speeding development of the emerging technology.
German Investor Outlook Sours as Economy Fails to Gain Momentum (21.01.2025)
Investor confidence in Germany’s economy fell more than expected before next month’s snap election, underscoring persistent doubts in the country’s ability to escape its current bout of stagnation.
Nagel Says ECB to Near Inflation Target by Middle of Year (21.01.2025)
The European Central Bank should be close to its 2% inflation goal by mid-2025, allowing it to lower interest rates to levels that no longer weigh on the economy, according to Governing Council member Joachim Nagel.
Trump Starts Reshaping US Energy With Focus on Oil and Gas (21.01.2025)
President Donald Trump launched a sweeping overhaul of US energy policy hours after taking office Monday, putting the weight of the federal government behind fossil-fuel production and pulling back from the fight against climate change.
Trump Executive Orders: Tariffs, Immigration, Energy Among Top Priorities (21.01.2025)
President Donald Trump wasted no time announcing steps to implement many of his campaign pledges, including on immigration, energy, the military and federal workforce, casting many as reversing the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden.
ECB’s Kazimir Sees Three to Four More Cuts Starting Next Week (21.01.2025)
A reduction in interest rates next week by the European Central Bank is all but certain and two to three more will probably follow, according to Governing Council member Peter Kazimir.
A Rundown of Trump’s Executive Actions, From Tariffs to Immigration (21.01.2025)
President Donald Trump wasted no time announcing steps to implement many of his campaign pledges, including on immigration, energy, the military and federal workforce, casting many as reversing the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Trump Plans to Enact 25% Tariffs on Mexico, Canada by Feb. 1 (21.01.2024)
President Donald Trump said he planned to enact previously threatened tariffs of as much as 25% on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1, reiterating his contention that America’s two immediate neighbors are allowing the flow of undocumented migrants and drugs into the country.
USA: Zweite Trump-Angelobung steht bevor (20.01.2025)
Der Republikaner Donald Trump wird am Montag als 47. Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika vereidigt. Damit beginnt Trumps zweite Amtszeit nach 2017–2021. Angesichts klirrender Kälte in Washington findet die Zeremonie nicht wie üblich vor dem Kapitol, sondern in der Rotunde des Kongressgebäudes statt. Trump kündigte an, er werde direkt nach seiner Vereidigung „eine Rekordzahl“ an Dekreten unterschreiben.
Bitcoin Rises to Fresh Record Ahead of Trump Inauguration in US (20.01.2025)
Bitcoin climbed to a fresh record as the US prepares to inaugurate Donald Trump to his second presidential term, following a weekend during which his own newly-launched digital token rattled crypto markets.
Umweltbundesamt: CO2-Emissionen sanken 2023 deutlich (20.01.2025)
Die Treibhausgasbilanz 2023 zeigt eine positive Entwicklung: Die Emissionen in Österreich sanken gegenüber dem Jahr zuvor um 6,5 Prozent, wie aus der aktuellen Inventur des Umweltbundesamts (UBA) hervorgeht. Insgesamt lag der Wert der Emissionen 2023 bei rund 68,6 Millionen Tonnen und damit erstmals unter 70 Millionen Tonnen.
Chinese Vice President Meets Musk Before Trump Takes Office (20.01.2025)
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met billionaire Elon Musk and other US business figures, underscoring Beijing’s efforts to set a positive tone in ties with the US before President-elect Donald Trump returns to office.
Trump to Declare National Energy Emergency, Unlocking New Powers (20.01.2025)
President-elect Donald Trump is poised to invoke emergency powers as part of his plan to unleash domestic energy production while seeking to reverse President Joe Biden’s actions to combat climate change, according to people familiar with the matter.
Rekordzahlen: Tourismusboom mit mehreren Facetten (20.01.2025)
Österreich ist als Urlaubsland sehr gefragt – bei Gästen aus dem Aus- und Inland. Das zeigen Rekordzahlen für die letzte Sommer- und laufende Wintersaison. Einen Rekordwert erreichte laut Aussendung der Statistik Austria vom Montag inzwischen auch die Zahl der Gästebetten. Der Boom hat mehrere Facetten, am einen oder anderen Hotspot wird es mitunter etwas eng.
‘Which Time Were You Lying?’: The Great CEO Flip-Flop Over Trump Hits Davos (19.01.2025)
The World Economic Forum’s extravaganza thought it was done with Trump. Now he’s back — and heads of state, Wall Street billionaires and tech moguls are falling in line.
Trump Tells Inauguration Eve Rally ‘American Decline’ to End (19.01.2025)
President-elect Donald Trump celebrated the eve of his second inauguration with a rally Sunday at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, then a black tie dinner blocks away with a who’s who of Trump’s biggest financial backers and political allies, alongside business titans seeking proximity to power.
Contrarian Bet Emerges That Next Fed Move Is Higher, Not Lower (19.01.2025)
It’s at best, a longshot, but one that’s emerged among a group of die-hard bond traders — that the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates will be up, not down.